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S'està carregant… All the Stars in the Heavens: A Novel (edició 2016)de Adriana Trigiani (Autor)
Informació de l'obraAll the Stars in the Heavens de Adriana Trigiani
   Books Read in 2015 (1,951) Books Read in 2023 (3,023) No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.   BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |  Why Young, instead of some other starlet of the era? Apparently because her life intersected at least two of Hollywood’s most charming leading men, Spenser Tracy and Clark Gable. Both, alas, are married when they meet her, which creates what little tension/plot there is in this tale. As noted above, everyone here is depicted through rose-colored lenses: Young is kind, intelligent, and empathetic; Spenser is self-deprecating, funny and sensitive; Gable is a rugged, everyman-type outdoorsman, as generous as he is larger-than-life. A typical scene opens with Gable doing something manly (hauling in a marlin or chopping wood), followed by pages of witty banter, concluding with a bit of winsome introspection by Young as she updates the status of her heart based on the interaction. There’s also a subplot involving Young’s private secretary, a former nun by the name of Alda, but Alda’s impact on Young’s life or decisions is minimal: she’s mostly here to give Young someone to discuss her feelings with. My only major disappointment is that the novel doesn’t contain more authentic detail about the early film industry. But perhaps this is the price that Trigiani pays for keeping this breezy and starlit – it would be impossible to present a realistic depiction of Hollywood without at least a nod to the sordid bits. So, while we are introduced to a range of directors and bit stars, don’t expect to learn any more about them than you might glean from a typical fan magazine of the era. But don’t let this discourage you: just because you may prefer a diet of complex red wines the rest of the time doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time to appreciate a flute of happy, uncomplicated champagne now and then, and All the Stars in the Heavens is nothing if not a glass of sparkling champagne. (  ) Dorritt | Jul 11, 2021 | ) bookczuk | Dec 3, 2020 |  ) SleepyBooksandCakes | Aug 22, 2020 | 3.5*** Historical fiction based on real-life Hollywood drama: the love affair between Loretta Young and Clark Gable that resulted in a love child. I like Trigiani’s writing. I like the way she draws the reader in and moves the story forward. Because I already knew the basics of this story I did feel somewhat impatient to “get on with it.” And yet, the “will they / won’t they” (or more accurately, “when and how will they”) did add to the tension and kept me turning pages. I really liked the secondary story of Alda and Luca – two people who met because of their work with the movies and the movie stars. Their steady love story is a direct contrast to the multiple relationships / marriages / breakups / divorces of the Hollywood stars. I was also happy to learn more details of the intricate relationships between Hollywood legends such as Spencer Tracy, David Niven, Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard. And to get a peek at the difficulties of filming on location. Reading this book made me recall all those movies I watched with my mother on TCM, “wasting” half a day (or more) sitting up in her bed with coffee and cinnamon rolls, entertained by the glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Blair Brown does a marvelous job of performing the audiobook. A trained actress, she really brings the characters to life. And I’m glad she didn’t try to imitate the distinctive voices of the Hollywood legends. (  ) BookConcierge | Oct 18, 2019 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
Premis
Fiction.
Literature.
Historical Fiction.
HTML: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER People's Book of the Week Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards Nominee for Fiction Adriana Trigiani, the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife, returns with her biggest and boldest novel yet, a hypnotic tale based on a true story and filled with her signature elements: family ties, artistry, romance, and adventure. Born in the golden age of Hollywood, All the Stars in the Heavens captures the luster, drama, power, and secrets that could only thrive in the studio system??viewed through the lives of an unforgettable cast of players creating magic on the screen and behind the scenes. In this spectacular saga as radiant, thrilling, and beguiling as Hollywood itself, Adriana Trigiani takes us back to Tinsel Town's golden age??an era as brutal as it was resplendent??and into the complex and glamorous world of a young actress hungry for fame and success. With meticulous, beautiful detail, Trigiani paints a rich, historical landscape of 1930s Los Angeles, where European and American artisans flocked to pursue the ultimate dream: to tell stories on the silver screen. The movie business is booming in 1935 when twenty-one-year-old Loretta Young meets thirty-four-year-old Clark Gable on the set of The Call of the Wild. Though he's already married, Gable falls for the stunning and vivacious young actress instantly. Far from the glittering lights of Hollywood, Sister Alda Ducci has been forced to leave her convent and begin a new journey that leads her to Loretta. Becoming Miss Young's secretary, the innocent and pious young Alda must navigate the wild terrain of Hollywood with fierce determination and a moral code that derives from her Italian roots. Over the course of decades, she and Loretta encounter scandal and adventure, choose love and passion, and forge an enduring bond of love and loyalty that will be put to the test when they eventually face the greatest obstacle of their lives. Anchored by Trigiani's masterful storytelling that takes you on a worldwide ride of adventure from Hollywood to the shores of southern Italy, this mesmerizing epic is, at its heart, a luminous tale of the most cherished ties that bind. Brimming with larger-than-life characters both real and fictional??including stars Spencer Tracy, Myrna Loy, David Niven, Hattie McDaniel and more??it is it is the unforgettable story of one of cinema's greatest love affairs during the golden age of American movie making. Praise for All the Stars in the Heavens: "Trigiani spins a tale of star-crossed lovers... A heartwarming tale of women's lives behind the movies." - Kirkus Reviews "A thoroughly entertaining tale that brings Hollywood's golden age alive." -People "A tinsel-trimmed treat for movie buffs and Trigiani fans alike." -Libra No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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